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General Ship Modeling
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Tamiya Bismarck
TheMadMax
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Posted: Tuesday, January 18, 2005 - 03:17 AM UTC
Does Tamiya produce the Bismarck and if yes which scale is it? Is the molding and so on okay? I want to build the Bismarck for a relative of my grandpa who was on it. (Commander or something in the rear upper cannon)
Scunge
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Posted: Tuesday, January 18, 2005 - 03:31 AM UTC
Looks like you are in luck. Yes Tamiya does produce a bismark. I know they have it in 1/350 for around $50 depending on where you look for one. I am not sure about 1/700, but I believe they do. Though I haven't built it yet, I hear that the 1/350 is of very high quality with the biggest complaint being that there is molding of the wooden deck on the superstructure. That however is easily fixed with either a White Ensign PE set if you are willing to spend the cash.
TheMadMax
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Posted: Tuesday, January 18, 2005 - 03:44 AM UTC
money doesnt play role, main thing he is happy
garrybeebe
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Posted: Tuesday, January 18, 2005 - 04:01 AM UTC
Hello Heiko!
The Tamiya 1/350 Bismarck is the best kit available for this ship in plastic. I recommend this kit to anyone seriuse about building the Bismarck. It has great fit and well molded parts!
Here is a picture of there Tirpitz I built, basicly the same kit.



HTH,

Garry
SteveNuttal
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Posted: Tuesday, January 18, 2005 - 04:07 AM UTC
If you really want to super detail it
I have a set of barrels down to the 10.5cm in brass; and all perfectly made the same by CNC machines

They are not cheap; but are the best out there
Please email me for details
TheMadMax
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Posted: Tuesday, January 18, 2005 - 04:11 AM UTC
nice work on your tirpitz. yeah i wanted to build it like that or in a little dio, dont know. but thx for yout help
Hoovie
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Posted: Tuesday, January 25, 2005 - 03:49 PM UTC
Yes
Kit is good price on ebay!
Nad Steve has the barrels!
Ron
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